Anna Galchenko insta web Editor-in-chief of tripmydream
Advantages of living in Germany
- The geographical location is just a few hours by car or train and you are already walking through the streets of Prague, Amsterdam or Vienna.
- High quality of life.
- Ecology is developed, and the environment is protected at a high level.
- Low crime rate.
- High-quality medical care, if you have insurance.
- German education is considered one of the best in the world.
- Salaries are quite high. It is not difficult to find a job with decent pay in Germany, unlike in other European countries, but it is important to know German.
- Social protection, unemployment benefits and child benefits.
- The best roads in the European Union.
Disadvantages of living in Germany
- High taxes.
- High prices in the service sector, expensive mobile communications.
- It is a difficult language, although 90% of the population speaks English, but any household issues are solved faster if you speak German.
- The weather conditions are not too comfortable.
- Strict laws and high fines, sometimes even excessive control from the state and life is strictly according to the rules.
- Medicine can also be attributed to the disadvantages. As in many European countries, preventive medicine and treatment in the early stages of diseases are not very developed.
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What are the types of visas for entry and residence in Germany
- Schengen German visa category C (tourist, for short-term trips not exceeding 3 months).
- National visa of category D (for long-term stay in the country, suitable for study, work, business).
List of documents for obtaining a visa:
- passport (valid and copies of all pages);
- 2 pcs. photo 3 x 4 cm.;
- completed visa application form 2 pcs. in German, printed online (before making an appointment to submit documents to the consulate);
- medical insurance;
- certificate from the place of study or work;
- booking of air tickets for the period of stay;
- copy of the rental agreement;
- availability of financial funds (certificate from the bank on the availability of sufficient funds)
- receipt of payment of the visa fee.
Documents should be submitted to the German consulate or the visa application center of the country of residence after making an appointment.
